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NORTHERN HOME CARE, INC

42 W 2ND ST #3, Pentwater, MI 49449

📞 (231) 689-0096

Skilled NursingPhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyMedical Social Services Medicare Certified For-Profit 33 yrs certified

HomeCareGrader Score

64/100
Grade: C
Top 93% in Michigan
National Rank: #6,918
Timely Care Start 85/100
Walking Improvement 49/100
Bathing Improvement 56/100
Bed Mobility 58/100
Medication Management 43/100
Fall Prevention 79/100
Pressure Ulcer Prevention 100/100
Low Hospitalization Rate 32/100
Low ER Visit Rate 84/100
Discharge to Community 47/100

Key Statistics

★★ 1.5
CMS Star Rating
92.45%
Timely Care Start
69.47%
Walking Improvement
Same As National Rate
Hospitalization vs National
Same As National Rate
ER Visits vs National
78.88%
Discharge to Community

About NORTHERN HOME CARE, INC

NORTHERN HOME CARE, INC is a for-profit home health agency located at 42 W 2ND ST #3 in Pentwater, MI (49449). The agency has been Medicare-certified for 33 years, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to home-based care in the {a.city} area. They can be reached by phone at (231) 689-0096.

Based on 10 weighted quality metrics from CMS Medicare data, NORTHERN HOME CARE, INC earns a grade of C (64/100) from HomeCareGrader, making it an average performer in Michigan. The agency ranks in the top 93% of home health agencies in {a.state_name}. Nationally, it holds rank #{a.national_rank.toLocaleString()} out of all Medicare-certified home health agencies.

Patient outcome highlights include: 73.37% showed bathing improvement; 78.88% of patients were successfully discharged back to the community. These metrics are drawn directly from Medicare claims data and reflect care delivered to real patients.

NORTHERN HOME CARE, INC provides the following home health services: Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services. Home health services covered by Medicare typically include skilled nursing visits, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, home health aide services, and medical social services.

All quality scores on HomeCareGrader are sourced from CMS's publicly available Home Health Care Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) data and the Home Health Compare database. Scores are updated as new CMS data is released. Families choosing a home health agency in Pentwater should consider not just grades but also specific outcome metrics most relevant to their loved one's condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does NORTHERN HOME CARE, INC accept Medicare?

Yes. NORTHERN HOME CARE, INC is a Medicare-certified home health agency. All agencies listed on HomeCareGrader are part of the Medicare Home Health Compare database.

What services does NORTHERN HOME CARE, INC offer?

NORTHERN HOME CARE, INC offers the following services: Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services.

How is NORTHERN HOME CARE, INC rated?

NORTHERN HOME CARE, INC earns a grade of C with a HomeCareGrader score of 64/100. This score is computed using 10 weighted quality metrics from Medicare data, including patient outcomes, safety rates, and care timeliness.

Where is NORTHERN HOME CARE, INC located?

NORTHERN HOME CARE, INC is located at 42 W 2ND ST #3, Pentwater, MI 49449. You can reach them by phone at (231) 689-0096.

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